As ConnectKentucky drives Kentucky’s Prescription for Innovation, the partnership is working in every county across the Commonwealth to encourage broadband deployment and technology adoption. As part of this effort, ConnectKentucky helps local leaders identify funding development in their communities.
Broadband Deployment
Kentucky Pilot Satellite Broadband Cost-share Program
Program Goals:
- Improve net farm income through cost-share for establishing satellite broadband service that will improve farm operation efficiency and marketing for producers unable to access broadband service.
- Impact a high number of tobacco dependant producers affected by loss of income resulting from cuts in tobacco production.
- Encourage the use of broadband Internet service to assist producers in research and science-based decisions for the management and expansion of technology based initiatives in their farming operations.
- Assist tobacco dependant producers interested in gaining the speed broadband Internet service provides.
- To increase the percentage of Kentucky farmers with Internet access.
Eligible Investment Areas:
A. 50% of the cost of equipment and installation provided by a satellite broadband provider not to exceed $250.00 per producer.
B. 50% of the cost of satellite broadband service for a period of one year not to exceed $40.00 per month ($480.00 for the one year) per producer.
Eligible Participants:
Participating producers shall be tobacco dependant with one of the following as documented proof: evidence of a past Phase II payment; evidence of enrollment in the Tobacco Transition Payment Program; or an executed current marketing contract for tobacco production.
Universal Service Funding: Schools and Libraries Program
The Schools and Libraries Program reimbuses providers for providing discounts on the purchase and installation of telecommunications services such as high speed Internet access. Discounts for support depend on the level of poverty and the urban/rural status of the population served.
Universal Service Funding: Rural Health Care Program
The Rural Health Care Program of the Universal Service Fund (USF) is a support program to provide reduced rates to rural health care providers (HCPs) for telecommunications services and Internet access charges related to the use of telemedicine & tele-health.
EDA Grants for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities
Uses:
Distance Learning Facilities, skill-training facilities, business incubator facilities, telecommunications infrastructure improvements needed for business retention and expansion.
Eligibility:
State, city, county, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, an institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education, an Economic Development District organization, a private or public nonprofit organization or association, including a faith-based non-profit organization, acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State, or an Indian Tribe, or a consortium of Indian Tribes.
Applications:
Contact the EDA Regional Office (Atlanta), which will assign an official to serve as coordinator for the project who will provide necessary forms and assistance. After submission of appropriate forms to the EDA Regional Office and review applications will be approved and reviewed by the Regional Director. The applicant will have 30 days after an invitation is made to turn in an completed application.
Funding and Matching Requirements:
Maximum investment rate from EDA is not to exceed 50% of the project cost, except that the project may receive an investment rate up to 80% based on relative needs as measured by the severity and duration of unemployment and the per capita income level and extent of underemployment in the region.
Range of 2005 Investment:
$69,000 to $4,046,270
’06 Estimated Funding:
$158,089,000
RUS Rural Broadband Access Loan Program
Applications: Ongoing
Eligibility: Public or Private Telecommunciations Providers
Funding Uses:
Rural Utility Service (RUS) funds may be used to finance the construction, improvement, leasing, and acquisition of facilities and equipment when it is necessarily needed for broadband build-out. RUS does not approve using funding for any purchase of stock, facilities, or equipment of an affiliate; RUS also does not approve using funding for terminal equipment the applicant does not own, vehicles not used primarily in construction, or operating expenses.
Applications: Window typically runs March through May
Eligibility: Public or Private Telecommunciations Providers
Funding & Matching Requirements:
• 15% Required Matching Contribution
• $50,000 Minimum
Funding Uses:
Rural Utility Service (RUS) funds may be used to finance construction, acquisition, leasing of facilities (including spectrum), enduser equipment, operating expenses for providing to critical facilities, purchase of land, or buildings needed to carry out the project. The funding cannot, however, be used for the duplication of any broadband services.
Applications: Window typically runs April through June
Eligibility: Current or Proposed Public or Private Providers of Distance Learning and/or Telemedicine programs.
Funding & Matching Requirements:
• 15% Required Matching Contribution
• $50,000 Minimum
• $500,000 Maximum
Funding Uses:
DLT Program can be used for acquiring: Computer hardware and software, Audio and video equipment, Computer network components, Terminal equipment, Data terminal equipment, Inside wiring, Interactive video equipment, Any other facilities that further DLT services, Acquiring instructional programming and Providing technical assistance and Instruction for using eligible equipment
Applications accepted Quarterly
Fields of interest: Community development; Crime/violence prevention, abuse prevention; Disasters, preparedness/services; Education; Health care; Higher education; Housing/shelter; Human services; Youth development.
Types of support: Annual campaigns, Building/renovation, Capital campaigns, continuing support, Curriculum development, Equipment, General/operating support.
Must contact the Foundation for applications
Broadband Adoption
INTEL Corporation Contributions Program
Applications: Ongoing
Fields of interest: Asia; Civil rights, minorities; Civil rights, women; Community development; Computer science; Elementary/secondary education; Engineering school/education; Engineering/technology; Europe; Higher education; Israel; Malaysia; Science
Types of support: Donated equipment, Donated products, Equipment, General/operating support, Internship funds, Program development, Research, Technical assistance.
More Info:
http://www.intel.com/community/index.htm
Ford Motor Company Contributions Program
Applications: Ongoing
Fields of interest: Arts; Asia; Australia; Business school/education; Canada; Education; Engineering/technology; Environment; Europe; Higher education; International affairs; Medical research; Mexico; Minorities; Performing arts; Science; South America; Visual arts; Youth, services.
Types of support: Building/renovation, Conferences/seminars, Donated equipment, Donated land, Donated products, Employee volunteer services, General/operating support, In-kind gifts, Loaned talent, Research, Scholarship funds, Sponsorships, Technical assistance, Use of facilities.
More Info:
http://www.ford.com/en/goodworks/default.htm
The Case Foundation
Applications: Ongoing; Preselected Organizations Only
Purpose and activities: Giving to achieve sustainable solutions to complex social problems by investing in collaboration, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Supports individuals and organizations that have the strategy, leadership, and commitment to make positive, widespread social change. The foundation seeks to meet the needs of families and children in poverty; create thriving and sustainable economic development for communities; bridge cultural and religious divides; expand civic engagement and volunteerism; and accelerate innovative approaches to health care.
Fields of interest: Community development; Education; Engineering/technology; Health care; Youth development, services.
More Info:
http://www.casefoundation.org
The Mr. October Foundation for Kids
Applications: Ongoing
Fields of interest: Economically disadvantaged; Neighborhood centers; Telecommunications, electronic messaging services.
Types of support: General/operating support, Scholarships--to individuals.
More Info:
http://www.mroctober4kids.com
The Picower Foundation
Applications: Ongoing pre-selected Organizations only
Purpose and activities: To improve the quality of life and increase opportunities to ensure that individuals, families and communities, particularly the underserved, may achieve their full potential.
Types of support: Continuing support, Fellowships, General/operating support, Internship funds, Program development, Research.
More Info:
The Picower Foundation
(formerly The Jeffry M. & Barbara Picower Foundation)
1410 S. Ocean Blvd.
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Contact: Barbara Picower, Pres.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Applications: Ongoing
Rural Development
The Foundation's Rural Development program helps local people capitalize on their strengths and develop new networks between individuals, communities, and organizations. Together, they can create partnerships to restore the vision and vigor of rural communities.
More Info:
http://www.wkkf.org/
The Hitachi Foundation
Applications: Ongoing
Business and Communities Grants Program: Through the Business and Community Grants Program, the foundation supports programs designed to enhance opportunity and quality of life for economically isolated people through business-community partnerships and by improving the ability of economically isolated people to work, earn living wages, and/or accumulate assets.
More info:
http://www.hitachifoundation.org
The Skoll Community Fund
Applications: Annually
Purpose and activities: The fund seeks to make a lasting positive contribution to communities and the world by identifying innovative organizations with a track record and empower them to produce significant tangible benefits on a local, national, or global scale. Current areas of focus include cultivating entrepreneurial leadership in sectors with limited or no access to capital, training, or encouragement; building capacity and advancing the effectiveness of the public benefit sector; stimulating community building through technology; and non-traditional education and learning models to improve educational systems globally, with a focus on teenagers and young adults.
More Info:
http://www.skollfund.org
Nextel Community Connect Program
Applications: Ongoing
Purpose and activities: Nextel makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations involved with public safety. Support is given primarily in areas of company operations.
More Info:
http://www.nextel.com/about/community/index.shtml
The PNC Foundation
Applications: Ongoing
Economic Development: The foundation supports programs designed to promote economic development and enhance the quality of life for the region through community revitalization, cultural enrichment, and broad-based human services. Special emphasis is directed toward programs designed to promote the growth of targeted low- or moderate-income communities and/or provide services to the residents of these communities.
More Info:
http://www.pnc.com/aboutus/pncfoundation.html
Cinergy Foundation, Inc.
Applications: Ongoing
Community Development: The foundation puts special emphasis on projects that help communities help themselves. Sponsorship includes local community and civic enhancement projects and organizations and programs that promote community discussion and decision making on short and long range objectives for vitality and growth. Other areas of emphasis include: community foundations, community planning and development, downtown revitalization and main street programs, and restoration and preservation of historic buildings.
More Info:
http://www.cinergy.com/foundation
Anthem Foundation, Inc
Applications: Ongoing
Purpose and activities: The foundation primarily supports organizations involved with education, health care, human services, and economic development.
Types of support: Employee matching gifts, General/operating support.
More Info:
Contact: Vicki Perkins, Exec. Dir.
Telephone: (800) 563-5465
The Ford Foundation
Applications: Ongoing, Submit a Letter of Inquiry
Community and Resource Development: The area coordinates work in three fields and aims to create conditions for the development of sustainable and equitable communities. 1) Environment and Development: help people and groups acquire, protect, improve and manage land, water, forests, wildlife and other natural assets in ways that help reduce poverty and injustice. 2) Community Development: seek to improve the quality of life and opportunities for positive change in urban and rural communities. The foundation supports community-based institutions that mobilize and leverage philanthropic capital, investment capital, social capital and natural resources in a responsible and fair manner. 3) Sexuality and Reproductive Health: the foundation focuses on the social, cultural and economic factors that affect sexuality and reproductive health. Grant making emphasizes community-based responses to growing needs for prevention strategies and appropriate policies. It also focuses on empowering women and youth to participate in improving reproductive health and related policies.
More Info:
http://www.fordfound.org
Citigroup Foundation
Applications: Solicited Proposals Preferred, But Proposals are accepted and encouraged to be turned in earlier in the calendar year.
Building Communities and Entrepreneurs
Grants are made to reinforce community-led efforts to revitalize low-income neighborhoods in Citigroup communities worldwide. The Foundation seeks to support community development corporations, intermediary organizations and community development financial institutions that focus on affordable housing, economic development, welfare-to-work initiatives, community infrastructure improvements, and environmentally sustainable growth to local economies. Grants are also made to support community-based health and human services programs and disaster relief efforts.
More Info:
http://www.citigroup.com/citigroup/corporate/foundation/index.htm
Educating Everyone
Applications: Ongoing
Purpose and activities: Giving limited to not-for-profits providing educational services in distance learning.
Fields of interest: Education; Telecommunications, electronic messaging services.
More Info:
Contact: Kathleen M. Clemens
Telephone: (800) 275-5162
Walter Kaitz Foundation
Applications: Annually
Purpose and activities: The foundation furthers its mission by funding creative and unique projects in community and resource development and workforce development.
Fields of interest: Employment, services; Media/communications; Telecommunications, electronic messaging services.
More Info:
http://www.walterkaitz.org
Energizer Charitable Trust
Applications: Ongoing
Fields of interest: Arts; Children/youth, services; Community development, neighborhood development; Education; Federated giving programs; Health organizations; Higher education; Human services; Media/communications; Roman Catholic agencies & churches; Roman Catholic federated giving programs.
More Info:
Barb LeClere, Energizer Trust Fund, 533 Maryville University Dr., St. Louis, MO 63141
